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California residents are reeling from this winter's intense storms. Climate scientists say these storms are just a fraction of what's expected in a warmer world.

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Like so much else about California, its state government is large: A $300 billion budget. More than 230 departments and agencies. More than 234,000 employees.

The latest forecast update keeps most of the rain in the North Bay for tonight and tomorrow.

The farther south and east you are, the less rain you're going to see.

#CAwx

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This week: listen to Tara Westover on KAZU
Next week: see her when she visits the Sunset Cultural Center kazu.org/kazu-news/2023…

KAZU’s Jonathan Linden reports:
The Monterey Peninsula Water Management District has offered California American Water $448.8 million for its local assets in the region. ⬇️⬇️

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The former president arrived at the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse today.

See photos of how Trump’s indictment day unfolded. n.pr/3mcMDR5

Former president Donald Trump dismissed the Manhattan grand jury’s vote to indict him as “political persecution” and “election interference,” in a statement on Thursday.

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A Manhattan grand jury has indicted former President Donald Trump, multiple sources close to Trump confirmed to NPR. n.pr/3zrezDL

Some ethnic studies advocates say allowing any social science teacher to instruct the subject will lead to watered down and ineffective courses, while school districts argue that flexibility is important if they’re going to fill the roles. cal.news/431ODfQ

A special weather statement has been issued for Monterey County, CA until 4:45 PM PDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Seaside CA, Monterey CA and Marina CA until 4:45 PM PDT

With our seemingly endless rains, we seem to be seeing more of these - no complaints though.
County staff captured this one tonight just after 7 pm over the hills at Toro Park.

Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms expected today. Here's a quick video briefing on the potential for locally heavy rain, lightning, and small hail. #cawx

KAZU's Jerimiah Oetting with some breaking news: Gov. Newsom submitted the request for a federal disaster declaration, which (if approved) would open up FEMA assistance for residents in Pajaro and elsewhere in Monterey and Santa Cruz Counties.